Vacancy Detail

OPSEU

LAKERIDGE HEALTH

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS PROGRAM
MENTAL HEALTH DAY TREATMENT
REGULAR FULL TIME
SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day/Evening Shifts (Subject to change)
SALARY: $36.85 - $50.55 per hour
SITE: LAKERIDGE HEALTH OSHAWA

OPSEU - 2300001800

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working within a multidisciplinary team the Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing psycho-educational mental health groups to adults with serious mental illness following an inpatient admission or a visit to the Crisis Intervention Team. The focus of the MHDT program is primarily to assist the client in developing or enhancing coping skills related to the social, emotional, and psychological difficulties the client presents with and to link the patient to appropriate community services upon discharge for continuity of care. The focus of treatment provided by the occupational therapist may include developing, improving and sustaining or restoring skills in activities of daily living, work or productive activities, and play or leisure. Develop, remediate, and restore sensorimotor, cognitive, or psychosocial components of performance. To participate in implementing interventions utilizing specific media and selected activities in a group setting or individually; environmental adaptations; counselling; skill teaching; evaluating, adjusting, modifying or terminating treatment plans where appropriate; providing crisis intervention; maintaining accurate clinical records according to established standards. Maintaining occupational equipment in safe working order and recommending acquisition of equipment and supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* M. Sc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent;
* Registration (in good standing) with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario;
* Certified/licensed to practice in Ontario;
* Minimum 1 year experience in an acute care adult mental health setting;
* Previous experience providing group treatment
* Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations;
* Excellent assessment, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community;
* Demonstration of strong group leadership skills;
* Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement;
* Ability to perform the essential duties of the position;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and;
* Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.